BOS
Logan International
✈
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Distance
2,263 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
5h 22m
Route Information
Departure

BOS (BOS)

Distance

4,191.8 km (2,263.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

LAX (LAX)

Flight Time

381 minutes (6h 21m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BOS → LAX
11 pilot reports along this route
9 / 11
Reporting smooth
1 / 11
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PUB UA /OV PUB/TM 2242/FL400/TP F2TH/SK TOP/TB NEG/RM TOPS ABV FL450 ZDVWC-46
7m ago
Smooth
ITH UA /OV ITH280030/TM 2240/FL350/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 350
9m ago
Smooth
BUF UA /OV BUF230010/TM 2236/FL040/TP E145/SK SCT 040/RM DURD
13m ago
Smooth
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2235/FL005/TP C56X/SK BASES 005 DURD ILS 11
14m ago
Smooth
DAG UA /OV TRM130030/TM 2232/FL320/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH AWC-WEB
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
8,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 8,000 data points along your route from Logan International, Boston to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 45 minutes and 4 hours 25 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 45 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 18 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 6h 21min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Moderate
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Light
3:55-4:24
Moderate
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Light
5:22-5:51
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
BOS Logan International - Departure
Wind
10 kt G20 (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX Los Angeles International Airport - Arrival
Wind
12 kt (260°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
a321
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy - giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

This forecast integrates data from:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game, not a forecast. Glide BOS → LAX through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.